Yeadon terrorism arrests: Couple from Leeds arrested on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism as 'property searched'

A man and a woman have been arrested in Yeadon on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism.

The couple from Leeds were arrested on Friday, December 2, and have been taken to a police station for questioning. A property in Yeadon is also being searched as part of the investigation.

A spokesperson for Counter Terrorism Policing North East said: “Officers arrested two people from Leeds on suspicion of terrorism offences on Friday, December 2.

“A 30 year old woman and a 29 year old man from Yeadon have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Police have arrested a couple in Yeadon on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism.placeholder image
Police have arrested a couple in Yeadon on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism.

“They have been taken to a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning.

“A property in Yeadon is being searched as part of the investigation.

“Warrants of Further Detention have been granted for both people until Friday, December 9.

“This is an intelligence led operation.”

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